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Behind The Scenes: Rian Johnson & Mark Hamill On The Set of STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi has more than other Star Wars movies; some of it hits, some of it doesn’t. The much publicised Porgs work for a moment or two, but they outstay their welcome. The film drew to a halt too many times [...]

February 7, 2021

Notebook Reviews: TRAFFIC

Steven Soderbergh – 2000 Traffic is an exceptionally well acted and directed drugs drama from the great Steven Soderbergh. It’s compelling viewing and Michael Douglas delivers some career best work as a freshly appointed Drugs Tsar who [...]

September 5, 2020

THE WOLFMAN: Ryan Gosling Set To The Iconic Universal Monster

Werewolf. There Wolf. Word on the street is that Ryan Gosling is the new Wolfman for Universal Pictures. There has been a serious under-appreciation of the werewolf on screen over the years. While the horror sub-genre has delivered some undeniable [...]

May 31, 2020

Take Me Back… First Trailer For Wes Anderson’s ALL-Star Comedy THE FRENCH DISPATCH

Movies In Focus adores the visual aesthetic of Wes Anderson‘s films. I was captured by his work when I first saw Rushmore way back in 1999 and I’ve been a fan ever since. Anderson’s movies look great. but they also have a [...]

February 12, 2020

Blu-ray Review: Benicio del Toro And Josh Brolin Bring Gutsy Machismo To SICARIO 2: SOLDADO

Sicario 2: Soldado (aka Sicario: Day of the Soldado) is a gutsy, machismo driven sequel to Denis Villeneuve‘s 2015 sleeper hit actioner. This follow-up is a solid entry into the war on drugs sub-genre and while it packs a visceral punch, you [...]

November 7, 2018

Review: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI Fails To Make The Jump To Lightspeed

Beware! There be SPOILERS! In 2015 the dormant Star Wars franchise was reawakened by J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens (read the Movies In Focus review), a gloriously faithful movie to George Lucas’ beloved original trilogy. The film [...]

December 16, 2017

Great New Character Pics From STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

Vanity Fair has a great new piece on Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi – it’s a wonderful read (you need to check it out) and it also includes some fantastic character photographs from the legendary Annie Leibovitz. You [...]

May 24, 2017

Chasing The Dragon: Drugs On Film

Denis Villeneuve’s Sicario, coming to Blu-ray, DVD and digital platforms from February 1st, 2016 courtesy of Lionsgate Home Entertainment, is a visceral, unflinching portrayal of the war against drugs. Critically lauded and impossible to tear your [...]

January 26, 2016

benicio del toro

Behind The Scenes: Rian Johnson & Mark Hamill On The Set of STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

Notebook Reviews: TRAFFIC

THE WOLFMAN: Ryan Gosling Set To The Iconic Universal Monster

Take Me Back… First Trailer For Wes Anderson’s ALL-Star Comedy THE FRENCH DISPATCH

Blu-ray Review: Benicio del Toro And Josh Brolin Bring Gutsy Machismo To SICARIO 2: SOLDADO

Review: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI Fails To Make The Jump To Lightspeed

Great New Character Pics From STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

Chasing The Dragon: Drugs On Film

Full Nomination List For The 2016 EE BAFTA Awards

Benicio Del Toro Offered The Villain Role In STAR WARS EPISODE VIII – But He Is Not A Jedi Yet!

Check Out Four Clips From Paul Thomas Anderson’s INHERENT VICE

Get Teased With The Trailer And Poster For Paul Thomas Anderson’s INHERENT VICE